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dominerende

B2 adjective 8分で読める

dominerende

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解説 dominerende in your Level:

At level A1, you probably won't use 'dominerende' very often. It is a long word and quite specific. However, you might see it in very simple contexts like describing colors or basic family roles. Think of it as 'big' or 'strong' in a social way. If you see 'dominerende farve', it just means the color you see the most. In A1, we focus on the fact that this word doesn't change its ending. Whether you talk about a man, a woman, or a house, the word is always 'dominerende'. It is like the English word 'dominant'. Just remember it ends with an 'e'. You can use it to say 'Min kat er dominerende' (My cat is dominant) if your cat is the boss of the house. Don't worry about the complex social meanings yet; just treat it as a descriptive word for something that is 'the most' in a group.

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At the A2 level, you can start using 'dominerende' to describe people's personalities in a basic way. You might use it in a sentence like 'Min chef er meget dominerende' (My boss is very dominant). This is a good way to expand your vocabulary beyond simple words like 'sød' (sweet) or 'sur' (sour). You will also notice it in simple news headlines about sports. If a team wins 5-0, the newspaper might say they were 'dominerende'. Notice that the word comes from 'at dominere' (to dominate). At this level, you should focus on the spelling—specifically that it ends in '-ende'. This ending is common for words that describe an ongoing action or state. It is a useful word for your first basic descriptions of workplace dynamics or sports events.

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At B1, you are expected to understand the nuances of 'dominerende'. You should be able to distinguish between a 'dominerende person' (which is often a bit negative) and a 'dominerende faktor' (which is neutral and useful for explaining things). You will start using it in your writing to explain causes and effects. For example: 'En dominerende årsag til problemet er...' (A dominant cause of the problem is...). You should also be aware that Danish people value equality, so calling a friend 'dominerende' is a serious thing to say. You might also encounter it in discussions about the environment or biology, like 'den dominerende dyreart' (the dominant animal species). Your goal at B1 is to use the word to add detail to your descriptions and arguments, moving beyond simple adjectives.

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At B2, you should have a firm grasp of 'dominerende' and its synonyms. You should know when to use 'dominerende' versus 'fremherskende' (prevailing) or 'toneangivende' (trendsetting). You will encounter this word frequently in media, politics, and business Danish. You should be able to discuss 'den dominerende markedsposition' of a company or how a 'dominerende ideologi' affects society. At this level, you should also be comfortable with the word's grammatical stability—it never changes form, which is a relief! You should also be able to use the verb form 'at dominere' and the noun 'dominans' fluently. B2 learners use 'dominerende' to describe complex power structures and social dynamics with precision and correct tone.

At the C1 level, 'dominerende' becomes a tool for sophisticated analysis. You will use it to critique social structures, literary themes, or scientific data. You might talk about 'den dominerende diskurs' in a political context, referring to the narrative that controls how people think about a topic. You will understand the subtle difference between 'dominerende' and 'hegemonisk' (hegemonic) in academic contexts. You should be able to use the word in varied registers, from formal reports to nuanced social commentary. For a C1 learner, the challenge is not just the word itself, but using it within complex sentence structures and pairing it with appropriate academic or professional adverbs like 'altovervejende' (predominantly) or 'uomtvisteligt' (unquestionably).

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At C2, your use of 'dominerende' is indistinguishable from a native speaker. You understand the historical and cultural baggage the word carries in Denmark, including its relationship to the 'Law of Jante'. You can use it with irony, sarcasm, or extreme precision in high-level academic or professional settings. You might use it to describe the 'dominerende æstetik' of a specific historical period or the 'dominerende træk' in a complex psychological profile. You are also aware of very rare or specialized uses, such as in music theory or advanced genetics. At this level, you don't just know what the word means; you know exactly how it will be perceived by a Danish audience in any given context, and you use it to steer the conversation exactly where you want it to go.

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Dominerende means dominant or prevailing in Danish. It describes things or people that have control or are the most visible in a specific context.
Grammatically, it is a present participle used as an adjective. It is indeclinable, meaning it never changes its ending regardless of the noun's gender or number.
In social contexts, it can be negative, implying someone is bossy or overbearing. In technical or neutral contexts, it simply means most common or influential.
Commonly used in sports, business, biology, and psychology. It is a B2-level word but essential for describing power dynamics in any situation.

The Danish word dominerende is a versatile adjective that translates directly to 'dominant' or 'prevailing' in English. It is derived from the verb at dominere (to dominate), which stems from the Latin dominari. In everyday Danish, this word carries a weight that shifts depending on the context—ranging from a neutral description of a market leader to a potentially negative critique of someone's personality.

Social and Personality Context: When describing a person, dominerende often implies that the individual takes up a lot of space in a room, makes decisions for others, or overshadows their peers. In the context of Danish culture, which often values egalitarianism and the 'Law of Jante' (Janteloven), being labeled as dominerende can be a subtle warning or a critique of someone's lack of humility. It suggests an overbearing nature that might suppress the opinions of others.
Scientific and Statistical Context: In biology or genetics, the word is used more objectively. A dominerende gen (dominant gene) is one that expresses its phenotype even when only one copy is present. Similarly, in ecology, a dominerende art (dominant species) is the one that has the highest biomass or exerts the most influence over the ecosystem's structure. Here, the word is purely descriptive and lacks the social stigma it might carry in a boardroom.
Business and Market Context: In the world of commerce, a company might hold a dominerende markedsposition (dominant market position). This indicates a high market share or the ability to set trends and prices that competitors must follow. While successful, a dominerende position can sometimes lead to scrutiny from competition authorities (Konkurrencestyrelsen) regarding monopolies.

Hun har en meget dominerende personlighed, som gør det svært for andre at komme til orde.

Translation: She has a very dominant personality, which makes it hard for others to get a word in.

Blå er den dominerende farve i hendes nye maleri.

Translation: Blue is the dominant color in her new painting.

Because dominerende is a present participle used as an adjective, it is remarkably stable in Danish grammar. It does not change based on the gender of the noun it describes, nor does it change in the plural. This makes it a 'safe' word for learners to use without worrying about declension endings like -t or -e in the same way they would for other adjectives.

Using dominerende correctly involves understanding its placement and the nouns it typically qualifies. As an adjective, it usually precedes the noun, but it can also function as a predicative adjective following a linking verb like at være (to be) or at virke (to seem).

Attributive Use (Before the Noun): In this position, it provides a direct quality to the noun. For example: 'En dominerende han' (A dominant male) or 'Den dominerende tendens' (The dominant trend). Note that the word form remains identical regardless of whether the noun is common gender (en) or neuter gender (et).
Predicative Use (After the Verb): When it follows a verb, it describes the subject. 'Hans far var meget dominerende.' (His father was very dominant). Even if the subject is plural, the form stays the same: 'De var meget dominerende.' (They were very dominant). This is a unique feature of present participles used as adjectives in Danish.

I mange sportsgrene er ét hold ofte fuldstændig dominerende i flere år.

Translation: In many sports, one team is often completely dominant for several years.

When you want to modify the intensity of dominerende, you can use adverbs like meget (very), alt for (too), or stadig mere (increasingly). For instance, 'markedet er præget af en stadig mere dominerende platform' (the market is characterized by an increasingly dominant platform).

De dominerende faktorer i økonomien er inflation og renter.

Translation: The dominant factors in the economy are inflation and interest rates.

Abstract vs. Concrete: You can use the word for abstract concepts like 'en dominerende tankegang' (a dominant mindset) or for concrete physical things like 'et dominerende bjerg i landskabet' (a dominant mountain in the landscape). In the latter case, it means 'prominent' or 'commanding'.

You will encounter dominerende across various media and social interactions in Denmark. Understanding the setting helps you decode the speaker's intent.

In the News (DR, TV2, Politiken): News anchors often use the term when discussing geopolitics or economics. 'USA spiller en dominerende rolle i NATO' (The USA plays a dominant role in NATO). Or, 'Kina har en dominerende position inden for produktion af batterier' (China has a dominant position in battery production).
In Sports Commentary: During a football match, a commentator might say: 'FC København var det helt dominerende hold i første halvleg.' (FC Copenhagen was the completely dominant team in the first half). This refers to ball possession and tactical control.
In Academic and Psychological Discussions: In university lectures on sociology or psychology, you'll hear about 'den dominerende diskurs' (the dominant discourse) or 'dominerende adfærdsmønstre' (dominant behavior patterns). Here, it refers to the most common or influential way of thinking or acting within a group.

Det er vigtigt ikke at lade én person være for dominerende i gruppearbejde.

Translation: It is important not to let one person be too dominant in group work.

Engelsk er det dominerende sprog på internettet.

Translation: English is the dominant language on the internet.

In casual conversation, you might hear a friend complain about a dominerende partner or boss. In these cases, the word is almost always negative, suggesting a lack of balance and respect for others' boundaries. It is a common topic in Danish lifestyle magazines and advice columns.

Even though dominerende looks like its English counterpart, there are specific pitfalls in Danish grammar and usage that learners should avoid.

1. Over-inflection: The most common mistake is trying to add an '-t' for neuter nouns. Incorrect: 'Et dominerendet træk.' Correct: 'Et dominerende træk.' Present participles used as adjectives in Danish (ending in -ende) never take the -t ending. They are 'frozen' in form.
2. Confusing 'Dominant' vs 'Dominerende': While 'dominant' exists in Danish, it is used much less frequently than in English. In Danish, dominant is often a technical term in genetics or music. For describing a person's behavior or a market position, dominerende is the standard choice. Using 'dominant' to describe a boss might sound slightly too clinical or like a direct translation from English.
3. Misunderstanding the Social Tone: In some cultures, being 'dominant' can be a compliment (implying strength and leadership). In Danish, calling someone dominerende is rarely a compliment. It usually implies that the person is 'bossy' (herskesyg). If you want to praise someone's leadership, use words like gennemslagskraftig (having impact) or stærk (strong) instead.

× Han er meget dominant.
✓ Han er meget dominerende.

Note: While 'dominant' is technically a word, 'dominerende' is the natural way to describe a person's character.

Finally, avoid using it as a verb. Remember that dominerende is the adjective/participle. The verb is at dominere. You cannot say 'Han dominerende mødet' (He dominant the meeting). You must say 'Han dominerede mødet' (He dominated the meeting).

Danish has several words that overlap with dominerende. Choosing the right one can make your Danish sound much more natural and precise.

Herskesyg vs. Dominerende

Herskesyg: Literally 'sick with a desire to rule'. This is purely negative and describes someone who loves to boss others around for the sake of power.

Dominerende: Can be neutral (market share, colors) or negative (personality). It describes the effect of someone's presence, whereas herskesyg describes their desire.

Fremherskende vs. Dominerende

Fremherskende: Used for trends, opinions, or styles that are the most common at a given time. It is very neutral and often used in academic writing. 'Den fremherskende teori' (The prevailing theory).

Dominerende: Implies a stronger, more active influence. A 'dominerende teori' might be one that actively suppresses other ideas.

Overlegen vs. Dominerende

Overlegen: Means 'superior' or 'arrogant'. If a sports team is 'overlegen', they are much better than the opponent. If a person is 'overlegen', they act like they are better than everyone else.

Dominerende: Focuses on control and visibility rather than just skill level.

I stedet for at være dominerende, forsøgte hun at være inddragende.

Translation: Instead of being dominant, she tried to be inclusive.

How Formal Is It?

フォーマル

"Virksomheden besidder en dominerende stilling på det europæiske marked."

ニュートラル

"Han er den dominerende spiller på holdet."

カジュアル

"Hold nu op med at være så dominerende!"

Child friendly

"Den store løve er den mest dominerende i flokken."

スラング

"Han ejer det hele, han er helt dominerende."

豆知識

The root 'dominus' is the same one found in 'dominoes' (the game), 'domain', and even 'Anno Domini' (AD).

発音ガイド

UK [do-mi-ˈneː-ʌnə]

US [doʊ-mi-ˈneɪ-ʌn-ə]

The primary stress is on the third syllable: do-mi-NE-rende.

韻が合う語

Fungerende Eksisterende Irriterende Imponerende Inspirerende Vurderende Reducerende Placerende

よくある間違い

Stressing the first syllable (DO-mi-nerende).
Pronouncing the final 'e' as a hard 'ee' sound.
Adding a 't' sound at the end in neuter contexts.
Making the 'r' too trilled like in Spanish or Scottish English.
Forgetting the middle 'i' and saying 'domnerende'.

難易度

読解 3/5

Easy to recognize due to English cognate.

ライティング 4/5

Tricky to remember not to add -t or -e endings.

スピーキング 5/5

Pronunciation of the middle syllables and soft 'd' requires practice.

リスニング 4/5

Can be swallowed in fast speech, sounding like 'dom-ner-ne'.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

Magt Stærk At være Person Farve

次に学ぶ

Fremherskende Indflydelse At undertrykke Hegemoni Autoritær

上級

Diskurs Paradigme Suverænitet Præcedens Omnipotens

知っておくべき文法

Present Participles as Adjectives

Words ending in -ende (like dominerende, spændende, løbende) do not decline for gender or number.

Adjective Placement

Adjectives usually come before the noun (en dominerende mand) or after a linking verb (manden er dominerende).

Adverbs of Degree

Use 'meget', 'helt', 'lidt', or 'alt for' to modify the intensity.

The Definite Adjective

Unlike regular adjectives (den store mand), present participles don't add an extra -e in the definite form because they already end in -e.

Word Formation from Verbs

Many adjectives are formed by adding -ende to the verb stem (at dominere -> dominerende).

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Hunden er meget dominerende.

The dog is very dominant.

Simple subject-verb-adjective structure.

Blå er en dominerende farve.

Blue is a dominant color.

'Dominerende' describes the noun 'farve'.

Han er en dominerende mand.

He is a dominant man.

Adjective placement before the noun.

Min kat er dominerende.

My cat is dominant.

No change in ending for common gender.

Er hun dominerende?

Is she dominant?

Question form.

Det er et dominerende træk.

It is a dominant trait.

No '-t' ending for neuter nouns (et træk).

De er dominerende.

They are dominant.

No '-e' ending added for plural (it already has one).

Ikke vær så dominerende!

Don't be so dominant!

Imperative mood.

Hun har en dominerende personlighed.

She has a dominant personality.

Using 'have' + adjective + noun.

Holdet var dominerende i kampen.

The team was dominant in the match.

Past tense 'var'.

Hvem er den dominerende i familien?

Who is the dominant one in the family?

Using 'den dominerende' as a noun phrase.

Det er den dominerende mening her.

That is the dominant opinion here.

Definite article 'den'.

Han virker lidt for dominerende.

He seems a bit too dominant.

'Virker' (seems) + adverb 'for'.

De dominerende farver er rød og gul.

The dominant colors are red and yellow.

Plural definite subject.

Min far var meget dominerende.

My father was very dominant.

Describing a person in the past.

Det dominerende sprog er dansk.

The dominant language is Danish.

Neuter definite 'det'.

Engelsk er det dominerende sprog i verden.

English is the dominant language in the world.

Superlative context.

Hun spiller en dominerende rolle i firmaet.

She plays a dominant role in the company.

The phrase 'spiller en rolle'.

Vi må ikke lade ham blive for dominerende.

We must not let him become too dominant.

Modal verb 'må'.

Der er en dominerende tendens til at spare penge.

There is a dominant tendency to save money.

Abstract noun 'tendens'.

Naturen er den dominerende kraft her.

Nature is the dominant force here.

Metaphorical use.

Han har et dominerende væsen.

He has a dominant nature/being.

'Væsen' is neuter; adjective remains 'dominerende'.

Det er et dominerende træk ved hans karakter.

It is a dominant trait of his character.

Genitive 'hans'.

Hvorfor er du så dominerende i dag?

Why are you so dominant today?

Adverbial time phrase 'i dag'.

Markedet er præget af få dominerende spillere.

The market is characterized by a few dominant players.

Passive construction 'præget af'.

En dominerende position kan føre til monopol.

A dominant position can lead to a monopoly.

Business terminology.

Det er den dominerende diskurs i debatten.

It is the dominant discourse in the debate.

Academic term 'diskurs'.

Hun kæmper mod sin dominerende mor.

She is fighting against her dominant mother.

Possessive 'sin'.

De dominerende faktorer er inflation og vækst.

The dominant factors are inflation and growth.

Plural noun 'faktorer'.

Han har en dominerende måde at tale på.

He has a dominant way of speaking.

Relative clause 'at tale på'.

Genet er dominerende, ikke recessivt.

The gene is dominant, not recessive.

Scientific contrast.

Det er en dominerende opfattelse i samfundet.

It is a dominant perception in society.

Sociological context.

Den dominerende ideologi præger lovgivningen.

The dominant ideology shapes the legislation.

Subject-Verb-Object with abstract concepts.

Hans dominerende adfærd skabte et dårligt arbejdsmiljø.

His dominant behavior created a poor work environment.

Causal relationship.

Vi skal udfordre de dominerende magtstrukturer.

We must challenge the dominant power structures.

Political/Sociological vocabulary.

Det er den dominerende fortælling om krigen.

It is the dominant narrative about the war.

'Fortælling' as narrative.

Virksomheden udnyttede sin dominerende stilling.

The company exploited its dominant position.

Legal term 'dominerende stilling'.

Han har et dominerende intellekt, der kan virke skræmmende.

He has a dominant intellect that can seem intimidating.

Relative clause 'der kan virke'.

Den dominerende stil i arkitekturen er modernisme.

The dominant style in the architecture is modernism.

Art history context.

Det dominerende træk ved maleriet er lyset.

The dominant feature of the painting is the light.

Aesthetic analysis.

Diskursen er gennemsyret af dominerende narrativer.

The discourse is permeated by dominant narratives.

Passive 'gennemsyret af'.

Hun dekonstruerede de dominerende kønsroller.

She deconstructed the dominant gender roles.

Academic verb 'dekonstruerede'.

Den dominerende logik bag beslutningen var økonomisk.

The dominant logic behind the decision was economic.

Abstract 'logik'.

Hans dominerende tilstedeværelse kvalte enhver debat.

His dominant presence stifled any debate.

Metaphorical verb 'kvalte' (stifled/suffocated).

Det er en dominerende misforståelse i forskningen.

It is a dominant misconception in the research.

Nuanced academic critique.

Vi lever i en tid med dominerende algoritmer.

We live in a time of dominant algorithms.

Modern sociological observation.

Hendes dominerende spillestil revolutionerede sporten.

Her dominant style of play revolutionized the sport.

Positive connotation in professional context.

Den dominerende stemning var præget af melankoli.

The dominant mood was characterized by melancholy.

Literary description.

よく使う組み合わせ

Dominerende rolle

Dominerende faktor

Dominerende markedsposition

Dominerende træk

Dominerende farve

Dominerende adfærd

Dominerende gen

Dominerende holdning

Helt dominerende

Mindre dominerende

よく使うフレーズ

Indtage en dominerende stilling

— To take up or hold a dominant position, often used in business law.

Firmaet indtog en dominerende stilling på markedet.

Være dominerende i billedet

— To be the most prominent feature in a scene or situation.

Kirken var meget dominerende i bybilledet.

En dominerende skikkelse

— A dominant figure, usually a person of great influence.

Han var en dominerende skikkelse i dansk politik.

Den dominerende part

— The dominant party in a relationship, contract, or conflict.

I forhandlingerne var køberen den dominerende part.

Gøre sig dominerende

— To make oneself dominant or to assert oneself strongly.

Han forsøgte at gøre sig dominerende ved mødet.

Et dominerende indtryk

— A dominant impression that overshadows others.

Det dominerende indtryk var kaos.

Dominerende træk i tiden

— A prevailing trend of the current era.

Digitalisering er et dominerende træk i tiden.

Være socialt dominerende

— To be the person who controls social interactions in a group.

Børn der er socialt dominerende kan have svært ved at få venner.

En dominerende årsag

— A primary or main cause.

Mangel på søvn er en dominerende årsag til stress.

Under den dominerende indflydelse af

— Under the dominant influence of something.

Han var under den dominerende indflydelse af sin lærer.

よく混同される語

dominerende vs Dominant

In Danish, 'dominant' is mostly a technical term (genetics, music), while 'dominerende' is for general behavior and status.

dominerende vs Domineret

This is the past participle (dominated). 'Han er domineret' means someone else controls him. 'Han er dominerende' means he controls others.

dominerende vs Dæmoniserende

Sounds similar but means 'demonizing' (making someone look evil).

慣用句と表現

"At spille med musklerne"

— To show off power or be dominant in a physical or metaphorical way.

Stormagterne spiller med musklerne i regionen.

Informal

"At sidde for bordenden"

— To be the person in charge or the dominant person at a meeting.

Det er altid hende, der sidder for bordenden.

Neutral

"At føre taktstokken"

— To be the dominant one who decides the pace and direction (like a conductor).

I dette projekt er det marketing, der fører taktstokken.

Idiomatic

"At have bukserne på"

— To be the dominant one in a relationship (traditionally).

Hvem har bukserne på hjemme hos jer?

Informal/Slightly dated

"At tromle hen over andre"

— To be so dominant that you ignore or crush others' opinions.

Han tromler bare hen over sine kolleger.

Negative/Informal

"At tage styringen"

— To take control and become the dominant actor.

Hun tog hurtigt styringen i krisen.

Neutral

"At sætte dagsordenen"

— To be the dominant force that decides what is discussed.

Medierne sætter dagsordenen i valgkampen.

Political/Journalistic

"At være herre i eget hus"

— To be completely dominant and in control of one's own domain.

Han kan lide at være herre i eget hus.

Neutral

"At overdøve alt andet"

— To be so dominant (visually or audibly) that everything else is ignored.

Støjen fra vejen overdøver alt andet.

Neutral

"At løbe med opmærksomheden"

— To be the dominant feature that gets all the attention.

Den nye bygning løber med al opmærksomheden.

Informal

間違えやすい

dominerende vs Fremherskende

Both mean 'prevailing'.

'Fremherskende' is neutral and refers to frequency. 'Dominerende' implies active influence or power.

Den fremherskende vind (The common wind) vs. Den dominerende hær (The dominant army).

dominerende vs Overlegen

Both relate to being 'above' others.

'Overlegen' is about quality/skill or arrogance. 'Dominerende' is about control/space.

Han er teknisk overlegen (He is technically superior) vs. Han er socialt dominerende (He controls the social scene).

dominerende vs Herskesyg

Both describe bossy people.

'Herskesyg' is always a negative character trait. 'Dominerende' can be a neutral description of influence.

En herskesyg tyran vs. En dominerende markedsleder.

dominerende vs Toneangivende

Both mean influential.

'Toneangivende' is usually positive and relates to trends/culture. 'Dominerende' can be forceful.

Et toneangivende magasin vs. En dominerende virksomhed.

dominerende vs Bestemmende

Both relate to making decisions.

'Bestemmende' is often used for factors or rules. 'Dominerende' is for the entity that has the power.

Den bestemmende faktor vs. Den dominerende person.

文型パターン

[Subject] er dominerende.

Han er dominerende.

[Subject] har en dominerende [Noun].

Hun har en dominerende personlighed.

[Noun] spiller en dominerende rolle i [Context].

Penge spiller en dominerende rolle i politik.

Det er en dominerende faktor for [Noun].

Det er en dominerende faktor for succesen.

På trods af den dominerende [Noun], så...

På trods af den dominerende diskurs, så findes der andre meninger.

At udfordre den dominerende stilling af [Noun] kræver...

At udfordre den dominerende stilling af monopolet kræver tid.

Gøre sig [Adverb] dominerende.

Han gjorde sig uheldigt dominerende.

Være præget af dominerende [Noun].

Landskabet er præget af dominerende bjerge.

語族

名詞

動詞

形容詞

使い方

frequency

High in news and professional settings; moderate in daily speech.

よくある間違い

Et dominerendet træk → Et dominerende træk
Present participles never take the neuter -t ending.
De dominerende folk → De dominerende folk
Wait, this is actually correct! The mistake is trying to add an extra 'e' (dominerendee).
Han er meget dominant → Han er meget dominerende
'Dominant' is for genetics/music; 'dominerende' is for people.
Hun dominerede farven → Blå er den dominerende farve
Don't confuse the verb 'dominere' with the adjective 'dominerende'.
En dominerende rolle i... → En dominerende rolle i...
Actually, the mistake is using 'på' instead of 'i' here. It's 'i en gruppe', not 'på en gruppe'.

ヒント

No endings!

Never add -t or -e. 'Et dominerende træk' is correct. 'Et dominerendet træk' is wrong.

Janteloven

Be careful calling a Dane 'dominerende'. It is a strong critique of their social behavior.

Use 'Altdominerende'

To say something is 'completely dominant', use the compound 'altdominerende' for extra emphasis.

Stress the NE

The stress is on the third syllable. Practice saying: do-mi-NEEEEE-rende.

Business Danish

In business, use 'dominerende markedsposition' to talk about market leaders.

Academic Tone

Use 'dominerende' to identify primary causes in essays: 'En dominerende årsag til...'

Soft D

The first 'D' is not hard like in English 'Dog'. It's a softer, Danish 'D'.

Participle recognition

Recognizing the '-ende' ending helps you identify adjectives that describe ongoing states.

Fremherskende

Switch to 'fremherskende' if you want to be more neutral and less aggressive.

Visualizing

Visualize a king on a throne to remember the 'dominus' (master) root.

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記憶術

Think of a 'Domino' effect where one piece is so 'Dominerende' that it knocks all the others down. Or imagine a 'Dominant' person named 'Ende' (the end of the word).

視覚的連想

Imagine a giant red circle in a field of tiny blue squares. The red circle is 'dominerende'.

Word Web

Magt Leder Faktor Gen Marked Farve Personlighed Hold

チャレンジ

Try to use 'dominerende' in three different ways today: once about a person, once about a color, and once about a sports team.

語源

Derived from the Danish verb 'dominere', which comes from the Latin 'dominari' (to rule, to be master). The Latin root is 'dominus', meaning 'master' or 'lord'.

元の意味： To act as a master or lord over something.

Indo-European -> Italic -> Romance (via French/Latin into Germanic Danish).

文化的な背景

Be careful when using it to describe people; it can sound like an insult if not used carefully.

English speakers might use 'dominant' more freely as a positive trait (e.g., 'a dominant athlete'). In Danish, 'dominerende' is slightly more likely to be perceived as 'overbearing' in personal contexts.

Machiavelli's 'The Prince' discusses being a dominerende leader. The 'Alpha' wolf is often described as the dominerende male. In Danish literature, patriarchal figures are often portrayed as dominerende.

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実際の使用場面

Workplace

En dominerende leder
Dominerende adfærd i teams
Han dominerer mødet
At tage en dominerende rolle

Science

Dominerende træk
Dominerende gener
Den dominerende art
Dominerende faktorer i forsøget

Art/Design

Den dominerende farve
Et dominerende motiv
Dominerende stilretning
Visuelt dominerende

Sports

Et dominerende hold
Helt dominerende i ligaen
Dominerende spillestil
Han var dominerende på banen

Relationships

Et dominerende forhold
Min partner er dominerende
At være for dominerende
Social dominans

会話のきっかけ

"Hvem er den mest dominerende person, du kender?"

"Hvilken farve er dominerende i dit hjem?"

"Synes du, at teknologi er for dominerende i vores liv?"

"Er det godt eller dårligt at være dominerende i sport?"

"Hvordan håndterer man en dominerende kollega?"

日記のテーマ

Beskriv en situation, hvor du følte dig domineret af en anden person.

Reflektér over, om du selv kan være dominerende i visse situationer.

Hvilke faktorer er dominerende for din lykke i hverdagen?

Diskutér fordele og ulemper ved at have ét dominerende sprog i verden.

Hvordan påvirker dominerende trends din personlige stil?

よくある質問

10 問

No. Like all Danish adjectives ending in -ende, it is indeclinable. It remains 'dominerende' for singular, plural, common, and neuter nouns.

It depends on context. When describing a person's character, it is often negative (bossy). When describing a sports team or a color, it is neutral or positive.

Only in technical contexts like genetics or music. In 90% of cases, 'dominerende' is the correct word for 'dominant' in Danish.

The '-ende' is pronounced as a soft '-n-uh' sound. The 'd' is very soft, almost silent.

'Dominerende' implies power and control. 'Fremherskende' simply means it is the most common or frequent (like a prevailing opinion).

Yes, it can describe how an action is performed. 'Han optrådte dominerende' (He acted dominantly).

'Underdanig' (submissive) for people, or 'vigende' (receding) for trends/traits.

Yes, it is a very common B2-level word used in news, business, and everyday discussions about people.

Sometimes, but 'hoved-' (as a prefix) or 'vigtigste' (most important) is usually better if you just mean 'main'.

Yes, it is the present participle of the verb 'at dominere' (to dominate).

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